Category Archives: Sports
Duke freshman Kon Knueppel to take the 1-and-done route to the NBA draft
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Duke's Kon Knueppel is heading to the NBA after one college season. The 6-foot-7, 217-pound wing announced his decision Wednesday after a season that included him b...
Apr 16, 2025
Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete the career Grand Slam
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf WriterAUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - The closer Rory McIlroy came to fulfilling his lifetime dream - winning the Masters - the more it kept slipping away. Sunday at Augusta National felt...
Apr 13, 2025
Rory McIlroy wins Masters playoff to complete the career Grand Slam
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - The closer Rory McIlroy came to fulfilling his lifetime dream - winning the Masters - the more it kept slipping away. Sunday at Augusta National fel...
Apr 13, 2025
John Andrzejek won a national title with Florida to start the week. Now he’s Campbell’s head coach
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball WriterBUIES CREEK, N.C. (AP) - John Andrzejek is finally done with juggling coaching duties.Andrzejek spent nearly three weeks fitting in work as the newly named head...
Apr 09, 2025
John Andrzejek won a national title with Florida to start the week. Now he's Campbell's head coach
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer BUIES CREEK, N.C. (AP) - John Andrzejek is finally done with juggling coaching duties. Andrzejek spent nearly three weeks fitting in work as the newly named head co...
Apr 09, 2025
Hearing begins for $2.8 billion NCAA settlement, could lock in seismic changes for college sports
By EDDIE PELLS and JANIE McCAULEY Associated PressOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - A federal judge opened the final hearing for a landmark $2.8 billion settlement that will impact every corner of coll...
Apr 07, 2025
Duke’s push for 6th NCAA title falls apart in unlikely late collapse against Houston in Final Four
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball WriterSAN ANTONIO (AP) - Up by double figures in the second half at the Final Four, closing in on the chance to play for yet another national championship, Duke was right ...
Apr 05, 2025
ACC is moving its women’s basketball tournament from Greensboro to the Atlanta area in 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Atlantic Coast Conference women’s basketball tournament will move from its longtime home in North Carolina to the Atlanta area in 2026, the league announced Thursday.T...
Apr 03, 2025
ACC is moving its women's basketball tournament from Greensboro to the Atlanta area in 2026
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Atlantic Coast Conference women's basketball tournament will move from its longtime home in North Carolina to the Atlanta area in 2026, the league announced Thursday. The to...
Apr 03, 2025
Proctor, Flagg help No. 1 seed Duke roll past Baylor 89-66 to reach Sweet 16 of March Madness
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball WriterRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Tyrese Proctor couldn’t miss. And top-seeded Duke showed the toughness to push back when pushed.Proctor had career highs of seven 3-pointe...
Mar 23, 2025